PRIVATE JOURNEY
Legendary Mongolia
Once known as the land of the infamous and feared warlord, Genghis Khan, Mongolia has a lot to offer to the curious traveler. Follow in the footsteps of the first Mongol nomads, ride a camel through the sun scorched Gobi Desert, open your eyes to a simpler culture where hospitality to strangers is still a way of life. Mongolia is a refreshing change from most destinations, and remains one of the last unspoiled travel havens in Asia.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, you will be welcomed by your Cox & Kings local representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the National History Museum. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (D)
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, you will be welcomed by your Cox & Kings local representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the National History Museum. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (D)
Day 2
To Lake Huvsgul
This morning, visit the Natural History Museum, which exhibits some of the world’s most significant dinosaur finds that were excavated from the Gobi Desert. Next, visit Bogd Khan Museum, the winter palace of the last Mongolian king. In the afternoon, fly to Murun. One of the highlights of the trip is Lake Huvsgul. After landing in Murun, drive to Khatgal, a small town on the edge of the lake, then north along the lake’s edge to your ger camp. Stay 3 nights in a rustic and simple ger camp. (B, L, D)
This morning, visit the Natural History Museum, which exhibits some of the world’s most significant dinosaur finds that were excavated from the Gobi Desert. Next, visit Bogd Khan Museum, the winter palace of the last Mongolian king. In the afternoon, fly to Murun. One of the highlights of the trip is Lake Huvsgul. After landing in Murun, drive to Khatgal, a small town on the edge of the lake, then north along the lake’s edge to your ger camp. Stay 3 nights in a rustic and simple ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 3 & 4
Lake Huvsgul
Spend two days hiking around the forests and meadows near the lake and explore the setting of Mongolia’s ‘Blue Pearl’. (B, L, D)
Spend two days hiking around the forests and meadows near the lake and explore the setting of Mongolia’s ‘Blue Pearl’. (B, L, D)
Day 5
To Ulaanbaatar
Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Visit the Museum of the Victims of Political Repression or enjoy time at leisure. In the evening, visit Zaisan Memorial. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (B, L, D)
Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Visit the Museum of the Victims of Political Repression or enjoy time at leisure. In the evening, visit Zaisan Memorial. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (B, L, D)
Day 6
To Hustaiin Nuruu National Park
Morning visit to Gandan Monastery, Mongolia’s most active Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Afternoon drive to Hustaiin Nuruu National Park, established as part of a unique project to reintroduce takhi (wild horses) back to their natural environment. Stay overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Morning visit to Gandan Monastery, Mongolia’s most active Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Afternoon drive to Hustaiin Nuruu National Park, established as part of a unique project to reintroduce takhi (wild horses) back to their natural environment. Stay overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 7
To Karakorum
Drive to Karakorum, built by Genghis Khan’s son, Ogedei, and famed throughout Asia as the capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit the ruins of the old city, the Erdene Zuu monastery and other historical monuments in the area. Stay overnight in a ger camp by the Orhon River. (B, L, D)
Drive to Karakorum, built by Genghis Khan’s son, Ogedei, and famed throughout Asia as the capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit the ruins of the old city, the Erdene Zuu monastery and other historical monuments in the area. Stay overnight in a ger camp by the Orhon River. (B, L, D)
Day 8
To Ulaanbaatar
Return to Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (B, L, D)
Return to Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (B, L, D)
Day 9
To South Gobi – Continue to Flaming Cliffs
Fly south to the Gobi Desert, landing next to the Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Continue to the Flaming Cliffs, famed for the red sandstone cliffs. Enjoy the sunset with a picnic dinner overlooking the cliffs. Stay 2 nights at the Three Camel Lodge, an award-winning ger camp. (B, L, D)
Fly south to the Gobi Desert, landing next to the Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Continue to the Flaming Cliffs, famed for the red sandstone cliffs. Enjoy the sunset with a picnic dinner overlooking the cliffs. Stay 2 nights at the Three Camel Lodge, an award-winning ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 10
Yol Valley – Moltsog Els
This morning, travel to Yol Valley, which is part of the Great Gobi National Park. A hike down the valley offers the opportunity to observe vulture-like Lammergeyers, Altai Snow Cocks, ibex, yaks and Argali Mountain sheep. In the afternoon, visit the sand dunes called Moltsog Els. En route, stop to visit a camel breeder family. (B, L, D)
This morning, travel to Yol Valley, which is part of the Great Gobi National Park. A hike down the valley offers the opportunity to observe vulture-like Lammergeyers, Altai Snow Cocks, ibex, yaks and Argali Mountain sheep. In the afternoon, visit the sand dunes called Moltsog Els. En route, stop to visit a camel breeder family. (B, L, D)
Day 11
To Ulaanbaatar - Continue to Gorkhi Terelj National Park
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival, drive to the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and explore Mongolia’s verdant grass steppe and the southern Khentii mountain range on foot or horseback. Also visit a nomadic horse-breeding family. Stay overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival, drive to the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and explore Mongolia’s verdant grass steppe and the southern Khentii mountain range on foot or horseback. Also visit a nomadic horse-breeding family. Stay overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 12
To Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, arriving around noon. In the evening, enjoy a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and Hoomi throat singers, followed by dinner. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (B, L, D)
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, arriving around noon. In the evening, enjoy a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and Hoomi throat singers, followed by dinner. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Deluxe Room) – 1 night (B, L, D)
Day 13
Depart Ulaanbaatar
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight. (B)
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight. (B)
Extend Your Journey
Journeys:
Highlights:
- Experience the natural beauty of Lake Huvsgul
- Hear the morning chanting session at Gandan Monastery
- Search for the Takhi, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse
- Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery in Karakorum
- Stay at the extraordinary Three Camel Lodge
- Visit a camel breeder family and a nomadic horse-breeding family
- Explore the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert
- Performance of traditional Mongolian dancers and Hoomi throat singers
Travel Details & Dates:
13 DAYS & 12 NIGHTS
Ulaanbaatar, Lake Huvsgul, Hustaiin Nuruu, Karakorum, Flaming Cliffs & Gorkhi-Terelj
2012 Dates:
Jan - Dec
Single Supplement
Internal Air
Jan - Dec
Single Supplement
Internal Air
Prices From:
$5,580
$1,025
$910
$5,580
$1,025
$910
Note:
Upon request, your travel consultant can provide an exact price based on your specific dates of travel.
Includes:
All accommodation, breakfast daily, select other meals, and private transfers. Guiding is on a private basis. Private sightseeing as described in itinerary including entrance fees and services of professional local guides.